What are some fast and easy cake recipes?

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Chewy Butterscotch Cake Recipe


Ingredients:


2 cups coarsely chopped or broken pecans


1 1/2 cup sifted flour, plus additional for the pan


1 teaspoon baking powder


1/4 teaspoon salt


4 eggs


1 teaspoon instant espresso powder


2 cups dark brown sugar


2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus additional for the pan


2 teaspoons vanilla extract


Directions:





Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350F. Butter a 9x13'; pan and dust with flour, tapping to remove any excess flour. Set aside.





Spread the pecans in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, transfer to the oven and toast, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and just beginning to color lightly, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside to cool to room temperature.





In large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.





In the bottom of a double boiler or a large saucepan, bring about 1/2'; of water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.





Meanwhile, off the heat, in the top section of the double boiler or a heatproof bowl that can be placed over the saucepan, add the eggs, whisking them just to combine the yolks and the whites. Then add the espresso powder and whisk to combine. Whisking constantly, gradually whisk in the sugar and mix until completely smooth. Add the butter.





Place the top section of the double boiler (or the heatproof bowl) over the bottom of the double boiler (or saucepan) and, stirring constantly with a heatproof rubber spatula, return the water to a boil. Heat until the butter melts and the mixture feels hot to a fingertip, about 5 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat, immediately add the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Using the rubber spatula, stir in the vanilla and cooled nuts. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, smoothing the top.





Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until the cake springs back a little when gently pressed in the center. Do not overbake; if a slightly gooey center is desired, remove the pan at 25 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.








This recipe from CDKitchen for Chewy Butterscotch Cake serves/makes 14What are some fast and easy cake recipes?
This recipe (see my first source for original link) is easy to make and can be modified in different ways to make various types of cakes. You should be able to go from zero to cake in under an hour--and about half that time will be spent doing nothing as the cake is baking. :) Enjoy! (Of coruse, you could also use a cake mix...but what's the fun in that?)





INGREDIENTS





* 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour


* 1 tablespoon baking powder


* 3/4 teaspoon salt


* 1 1/2 cups white sugar


* 1/2 cup shortening


* 2 eggs


* 1 cup milk


* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract





DIRECTIONS





1. For a Yellow Cake: Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in shortening until fine crumbs are formed. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat at low speed for 1 minute, then high for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl frequently.


2. Pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.


3. Variation for a White Cake: Prepare as for the basic cake except use 3 egg whites for the 2 whole eggs. Whites may be beaten separately and added for a lighter cake.


4. Variation for a Chocolate Cake: Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the basic cake mix prior to adding the milk.


5. Variation for a Spice Cake: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice to the basic cake mix.


6. Variation for a Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Melt 1/2 cup butter in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Add 2/3 cup brown sugar, stirring into the butter. Arrange pineapple slices in the pan. Top with the basic (yellow cake) mix recipe. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, cool 5 minutes, and invert to serve
This chocolate cake recipe is quick and easy: http://www.recipe4living.com/recipes/cho鈥?/a>
Try out the cake recipes section at 123recipes.com:


http://123recipes.com/Recipes/Cakes/Main





You can surely find some easy and excellent cakes.
Get some Jiffy baking mix %26amp; add a can or two of fruit cocktail with the juice included. You can add a little sugar %26amp; cinnamon. It is very good.
lemon cake! check out the recipe on this blog:





http://coolsummertreats.blogspot.com/





Enjoy =]
Get yourself a box mix or check out the Cake Doctor's web site.